Lead Accounts Payable: Mentoring & Process Improvements

Christ's Church of the Valley; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Christ's Church of the Valley is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable professional to oversee and mentor the AP team, manage end-to-end invoice processing, and ensure timely payments to vendors. The role requires strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, and month-end close.

The successful candidate will maintain vendor data, monitor aging, and drive continuous improvements within the AP function, including ERP-related enhancements and audits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years accounts payable experience.
• Supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume AP environment.
• Experience with Excel and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Accounts Payable staff.
• Oversee end-to-end AP processing including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and payment disbursement.
• Manage weekly and off-cycle check, ACH, and wire payment runs.
• Maintain vendor master data including onboarding, W-9 collection, and banking information updates.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure liabilities are recorded and settled within agreed terms.
• Resolve vendor disputes and escalated payment inquiries promptly.
• Lead AP-related month-end close activities including accruals and GL reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to AP.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance AP efficiency and scalability.
• Support ERP system enhancements and AP-related configurations.

Skills

AP processes

Vendor management

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Christ's Church of the Valley is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable professional to oversee and mentor the AP team, manage end-to-end invoice processing, and ensure timely payments to vendors. The role requires strong knowledge of AP processes, vendor management, and month-end close.

The successful candidate will maintain vendor data, monitor aging, and drive continuous improvements within the AP function, including ERP-related enhancements and audits.